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Central Region, Malawi

Chisambilo

Chisambilo is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,120 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now28°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time19:19
13.10° S, 33.43° EElevation 1,120 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chisambiloweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Chisambilo at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

229 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chisambilo

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
28°C

Clear · wind 8 km/h · humidity 32%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct36°22°
Fri23 Oct36°24°
Sat24 Oct33°25°
Sun25 Oct31°22°1.9 mm
Mon26 Oct32°21°0.5 mm
Tue27 Oct33°22°
Wed28 Oct33°24°
Thu29 Oct33°23°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct32°23°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct33°23°

When to go to Chisambilo

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4547557394100999987755143
High26°26°26°26°25°24°23°25°28°29°30°28°
Low18°18°18°17°14°12°11°13°16°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)2292201302361211861201
Wet days292422102011131228

What's on in Chisambilo

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Malawi seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Chisambilo

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chisambilo

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 126 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 123 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 121 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 144 km

Towns and villages around Chisambilo

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Chisambilo

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chisambilo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chisambilo.
What is the hottest month in Chisambilo?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Chisambilo?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chisambilo?
January is the wettest month with about 229 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.